Question 72 (part 2) · LEK · Screening tests
The population screening for disease X is justified when:
1) disease X is a significant social problem (including prevalence, mortality).
2) validated diagnostic screening test for disease X is available.
3) is the recognizable subclinical period in the natural history of disease X.
4) documented knowledge about the risk factors for disease X is available
5) recognized (recommended) therapeutic method of disease X is available.
The correct answer is:
2) validated diagnostic screening test for disease X is available.
3) is the recognizable subclinical period in the natural history of disease X.
4) documented knowledge about the risk factors for disease X is available
5) recognized (recommended) therapeutic method of disease X is available.
The correct answer is:
- A. 1,2,3,4.
- B. 1,2,3,5.
- C. 1,2,4,5.
- D. 1,3,4,5.
- E. 2,3,4,5 .
Hint
Compare with the Wilson-Jungner criteria; knowing the causes of a disease helps primary prevention but is not needed for screening.
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